Examples of Japanese words adopted into Chinese (1)
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We all know that the Japanese got their writing system from China, but what about Japan’s influence on the Chinese language? The Japan Times has an interesting article today about Japanese words that have made their way into the Chinese language. Here’s an example list from the article: Examples of Japanese words adopted into Chinese 直接 chokusetsu (direct) 注射 chūsha (injection) 出口 deguchi (exit) 伝染病 densenbyō (contagious disease) 電子 denshi (electron) 動脈 dōmyaku (artery) 原子 ...
6 Phases of Work - A Little Kitten Shall Lead Them (1)
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The Japanese, workaholics that they are, have nothing on these cats (pun intended). These furry felines know the work routine. So, RSON wonders out loud, how much different it would be in Japan? The answer…no difference at all. The 6 phases of work. Phase 1 You are listening to jazz — Your first day at work is great. Your coworkers are wonderful, your cubicle is cute, and your boss is the best! Phase 2 You ...
Clean! Jerk! Snatch! Meow! (1)
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Japanese Cat Weightlifting (SLYT) Just like an Olympic weightlifting contest, the tension builds as the weight increases. Who will win? The tabby? The brown and white? The white one with the funny curly tail? Or will an outsider sneak in with a final snatch?
Sex Week on VBS (1)
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Sex Week is just about to wrap up over at VBS. They dove headfirst into global sexology with a look at Japanese eel porn. It's quite bizzare and may cause nausea. Of course, VBS was never one to ignore practices considered outside the norm. Take the previously mentioned Assess of the Caribbean as testament. Sex doll brothels, Bangkok lady boys, and the porn valley are also subjects of interest to VBS.Genki & The Art of ...
Muji Bicycles (1)
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For the equivalent of less than $225, Muji offers its Japanese customers a complete integrated commuter bike, with a basket, a bell, front and rear lighting, protection from road spray and chain grease, user-friendly internal hub gearing, even a built-in wheel lock to deter casual thieves, all in an attractive, "no brand" white package.When are they opening a store in California?From time to time, D+R pal Randy sends us an unsolicited blog post. Always interesting, ...
Japanese Hardcore Wrestling (1)
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ภาพบางส่วนของมวยปล้ำญี่ปุ่นแบบ Hardcore ไม่ใช่การเตี๊ยม แต่เป็นการต่อสู้กันจริงๆ มีอาวุธเสริมอย่างหลอดไฟนีออนด้วย ฟาดกันเห็นเลือดจริงๆ เห็นแล้วหวาดเสียวแทน Japanese Hardcore Wrestling, the most insane over the top hardcore wrestling you’ve ever seen. Step into the ring with the pioneers of the Japanese Death Match, where these fearless wrestlers will use any means necessary including: tables, ladders, broken glass, barbwire and even FIRE to win or end their opponent’s career. This hardcore event is filled with high flying crazy Japanese action that will leave any American wrestling ...
Play Wii Fit with a Japanese Maid for $25 [Games] (11)
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Why Akihabara's Refresh Club doesn't have a New York outlet, I don't know, but on the wake of this groundbreaking news, they better open it soon. For $25 you will be able to play Wii Fit with Japanese girls in French maid dresses. Yes, Wii Fit, that game with the balance board that often requires you to lean forward and backward. Because, you know, as the owner says, exercise is all about your playmates: Playing ...
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Typical Japanese resume format (1)
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We are now hiring people both of Thai and Japanese. As for the number of our workpermit, we can hire only few Japanese (we had to specify the nationality and numbers when we apply BOI). We received some resume from Japanese people, some of them use the typical Japanese resume format like this. I haven’t seen this kind of resume for long time, so i was little surprised that someone who is applying for Project ...
Sony Explains Intel Core 2 Duo with Weird French Elves [Wtf] (4)
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Sony's site has an absolutely hilarious page explaining how Intel's Core 2 Duo chip helps you multitask with cartoons featuring two odd, party-hat-wearing elfin caricatures. Read on for my analysis, with the caveat that I speak not a word of Japanese. 1. Trying to saw a two-by-four alone looks awfully stressful: our moustachioed French hero has grown three heads in his panic. But recruiting a team of builders gets that barn made like they were ...
Japan: Name of new PM poses challenge for Canadians (1)
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At Canada de Nihongo (カナダde日本語), a Japanese blogger living in Canada describes how she can't stop laughing [ja] when people mention the name of Japan's new Prime Minister: although they try to say “Taro Aso”, what comes out inevitably sounds like “Taro Asshole”.
交个虚拟男友成为当今日本妹的全民运动？ (1)
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分类: 游戏产品, 互联网络 现在日本的女孩们流行上一个叫「Webkare」的网站，豢养虚拟男友，其实就像纯爱手札的恋爱游戏，只是对象是女生，只是以网络为平台罢了。玩法一样也是以进行对话为主，女性玩家初期可以设定4个男性朋友，透过在线对话或虚拟约会等互动，提升好感度，最后就可以成为男女朋友。目前会员有10万，浏览页次达到350万，只是这样游戏的盛行，会不会让日本的宅男哥哥或弟弟们与女孩们更加疏离呢？助长更多御宅族的？看到Webkare这个游戏，让小编想起一部漫画，书名好像叫做「宅男也有春天」的样子，也是描述在线游戏交男女朋友的现象，而且还有卖道具（譬如说虚拟vigina）来进行虚拟性爱之类的互动，只希望这一天不要来临，否则人们会更加地疏离。 引用来源 | 此文章网址 | 转寄此文章 | 回应
100 Japanese foods to try (2)
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Ever since I completed The Omnivore’s Hundred, I’ve been thinking about this: What 100 Japanese foods would I recommend people try at least once? I’ve been mulling over the list for days now, and I’m more or less satisfied with what I’ve come up with below. I tried to keep away from foods that are only available in certain regions, or even certain restaurants or homes (e.g. my aunt’s homemade udon) and stuck to foods ...
Japan: Street View's Missing Streets (1)
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The launch early last month of Google's Street View service in major Japanese cities brought with it considerable controversy and debate among Internet users, particularly with regard to the scope of coverage and lack of local consultation prior to roll-out. Opinions among bloggers were divided — and remain divided — over whether broadcasting detailed images of the country's public streets and residential alleyways to the whole world is a good thing or not. While that ...
Japanese Race Queen / Idol Shouko Hamada (1)
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Shouko Hamada was born January 1, 1986 in Kyoto, Japan. This babe is a Japanese gravure idol and race queen. She has starred in several gravure DVD's since 2003, and was even featured on a posted in the video game Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. She began her race queen career in 2003 when she was still in high school, and her pics were available for free on an amateur photographer's website. She was ...
Caucasians are Too Damn Tall (1)
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Racism must work because Sony has been putting out a top quality product for years. And Caucasians are too damn tall.
Démo 3D temps réel: Temple du ciel (1)
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Voici quelques explications (avec screenshots et video) sur le making of d’une demo de visite virtuelle qui a été faite pour le concours TDT3D sur l’architecture asiatique. Cette demo sera disponible dans la nouvelle section Demos Utilisateurs qui sera créée prochainement sur oZone3D.Net. URL: Temple of Heaven @ shadow.fr Temple of Heaven - Beijing, China from shadows44 on Vimeo.
Saké Sunday: Sushi & Saké Class Review (1)
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I already have a fair share of knowledge about Saké, though there is definitely plenty more I could learn. When I signed up for a Sushi & Saké class at Gordons Fine Wine and Culinary Center in Waltham, I was not sure whether I would benefit much from it or not. I did though want to see Michael Simkin, a well known Saké expert, speak. I also invited some members of the North Shore Winers ...
Miso and Shio Ramen at Kahoo Ramen (春風) in San Jose (1)
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My last visit to Kahoo Ramen was awhile ago for their shoyu ramen. In a couple of other visits, I had a chance to try some of their other flavors: the miso ramen and the shio ramen. Just to reaffirm my previous view on the shoyu ramen, I also tried that as well. The soup broth of the shoyu (醬油拉麵) ramen again reminded me very much of a good udon soup base with some addtional ...
Titty Squeezing for Aids (1)
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On a recent Sunday afternoon, inside the offices of Paradise.TV porn production company, some of their hottest stars line up waiting to be fondled by fans for ¥1000 yen a pop (a pop being 5 squeezes) Outside is a line of five men, each of whom is eagerly awaiting his turn to grab (with both hands) the bare buttocks and breasts of two adult video (AV) actresses five times for 1,000 yen - with all ...
Types of Incense Sticks (1)
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Incense sticks are a very convenient form of incense due to their easy portability and ease of use. All incense sticks are self burning and do not require a separate heat source such as coal to burn. Incense sticks also produce a steady and clean stream of smoke and burn for a decent amount of time. As a result of all these factors, the stick is a very popular form of incense and many cultures ...
